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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43073) and 3 other sources
Gerald Clifford, aged 19, was last seen in San Francisco, California, on March 17, 1972. Described as a Caucasian male standing between 5'8" and 5'11" and weighing approximately 180-220 pounds, he had long brown curly hair and blue eyes. Gerald also had a distinctive scar on his right thumb, resulting from the removal of an extra thumb at birth, and another scar near his left eye.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Gerald's case was not added to national missing persons databases until decades later, which has contributed to the limited available information. His disappearance has puzzled investigators, and there have been no substantial leads despite his case being classified as missing since the day he vanished.

His family and law enforcement continue to seek any information that might help resolve this decades-old case. The San Francisco Police Department remains the agency handling the investigation, and anyone with potential knowledge is urged to come forward.

Last Seen: Mar 17, 1972

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5840 • Found Mar 2, 1974
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 95%155 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 77%137 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17772 • Found Jan 4, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180–220 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Unincorporated, California
UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5842 • Found Mar 17, 1975
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%219 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP7083
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7083 • Found Dec 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
Weight 93%153 lb vs 180–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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